Thread: Timing belt
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Old 2010-02-23, 08:57 PM   #20
Kevin M
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It's more than slight. The Outback I just picked up blew up one head because the mechanic who did the timing belt reused the tensioner. It failed less than 10k later and slipped teeth on the gear. Passenger side head was destroyed. Personally, I would (and do) spring for the $65 part over risking the motor.
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